Air Masses and Fronts

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has similar temperature and humidity characteristics throughout.

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?

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Wet

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?

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Dry

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warm air mass that replaces a cold air mass.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warm air mass.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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What type of weather is associated with high pressure areas?

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Cooler and clear skies.

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What type of weather is associated with low pressure areas?

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Cloudy and rainy weather.

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What does cP stand for in air mass classification?

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Continental Polar.